Market Rasen's Phil Crowe rode well in this year's Isle of Man TT races and exceeded all his expectations in the final race of the week.

In the high profile Senior TT, he finished in 16th place, setting his fastest ever lap around the TT course of 128.041mph.

Following his stunning performance in the opening Superbike race at this year's TT where he secured his best ever result and a personal best lap time, he went into the four lap Supersport hoping for another strong finish.

But it wasn't to be as he retired at the end of lap one.

Phil Crowe in action (Image: Baylon McCaughey)

He explained: "I pulled out of the Supersport race as the conditions just weren't worth the risk.

"Our focus is on the big bikes and looking at the injuries riders have picked up and from comments others have made, I feel it was the right decision."

On to the four lap Superstock race on Wednesday and Phil was looking forward to a good race on the bigger bike.

He completed the first 37.73 mile lap in 25th place and was up to 20th at the end of lap two when he came in for his refuelling stop.